Nickel-Plated Low-Carbon Welding Rod Wire 1.6mm from Mexico
Round wire of nonalloy steel (<0.20% C), plated with nickel for enhanced conductivity in electric arc welding rods. Fits HTS 7217.30.45.04 as plated round wire suitable for arc welding processes. Commonly used in shipbuilding.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify plating is base metal (not precious); provide spectrographic analysis
• Coil weight declarations must match; discrepancies trigger audits